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Although the name of the main character is always Eivor, the gender of the character can be chosen.<ref>[https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla Ubisoft]</ref> However, Head writer [[Darby McDevitt]] confirmed both choices are considered canon.<ref>{{Twitter|DarbyMcDevitt|status/1255988473389109251|Darby McDevitt|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.}}</ref> | Although the name of the main character is always Eivor, the gender of the character can be chosen.<ref>[https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla Ubisoft]</ref> However, Head writer [[Darby McDevitt]] confirmed both choices are considered canon.<ref>{{Twitter|DarbyMcDevitt|status/1255988473389109251|Darby McDevitt|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.}}</ref> Eivor's appearance can be customized, including clothing, hair, and war paint.<ref>Game Informer (30-05-20). [https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/30/25-things-weve-learned-about-assassins-creed-valhalla 25 Things We’ve Learned About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla]. Accessed on 2020-05-11</ref> | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
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Eivor was a Viking from Norway who participated in raids in England against King Alfred the Great.[3] They[4] were also in possession of a Hidden Blade, using it in combat against the Anglo-Saxons.[5]
Biography
In 873 CE,[6] Eivor and their clan of Norsemen fled from Norway to escape the endless war and dwindling resources. They arrived in the southern part of Great Britain, establishing a new settlement.[4] At some point, Eivor encountered a group which served as one of the predecessors of the Assassin Brotherhood and was given access to a Hidden Blade. Keen that the traditionally stealth-based weaponry should be visible to their enemies, Eivor wore the blade over their forearm.[6]
During their travels, Eivor was accompanied by a raven.[4]
Personality and characteristics
Eivor was a devoted and confident Viking clan leader, who wasn't scared of dying to protect their people. Despite their deep love for their clan, they were a lone wolf. Indeed, driven by their dream to prove their courage, they prefered to take on all tasks and risks themselves. On top of being a fierce warrior, Eivor was cunning and was a great strategist, as could prove some of their alliances.[7]
Behind the scenes
Although the name of the main character is always Eivor, the gender of the character can be chosen.[8] However, Head writer Darby McDevitt confirmed both choices are considered canon.[9] Eivor's appearance can be customized, including clothing, hair, and war paint.[10]
Etymology
The name Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name derived from either Proto-Norse auja, believed to mean 'good luck', or *warjaʀ, meaning 'defender'. It may also come from the combination of Old Norse words ey- or øy- (meaning 'island') and -varr (meaning 'careful').[11]
According to Creative Director Ashraf Ismail, the name is pronounced as Ay-vor.[12]
Gallery
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Eivor's Hidden Blade
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla novel
References
- ↑
Magnus Bruun (@Magnus__Bruun) on Twitter "I'm very excited to announce that I play Male Eivor in Assassin's Creed Valhalla! 🔥🔥🔥 I just can't seem to get enough of these sexy bloody vikings! ⚔️ #assasinscreedvalhalla"
- ↑ Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) on Twitter "And for our Female Eivor, introducing Cecilie Stenspil ... not on Twitter but everywhere on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nTCgBAgIK/"
- ↑ Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ubisoft (30-04-2020). ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA – BECOME A LEGENDARY VIKING RAIDER. Ubisoft.com. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ Ubisoft (05-05-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Eivor The Wolf-kissed. Ubisoft.com. Retrieved on 05 May 2020.
- ↑ Ubisoft
- ↑ Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) on Twitter "Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game."
- ↑ Game Informer (30-05-20). 25 Things We’ve Learned About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Accessed on 2020-05-11
- ↑
Eivor on Wikipedia
- ↑ Ashraf Ismail (@AshrafAIsmail) on Twitter "Its spelled Eivor and pronounced Ay-vor"
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